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Old 06-19-2016, 06:30 PM   #10
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Re: Bagged 65 c10. AKA the periwinkle pile

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I'd like to try some. Care to share some basic info? Filler wire size, amperage etc. Thanks in advance.
I run about 45amps. 1/16'' tungsten. 2% as well. 0.045 filler rod. I tack every body line, high crown area, and about 1-2'' in between.

I weld one section at a time and stop as soon as the gap starts to close up and overlap. I then stop, planish, and let it cool.

Just to give you an idea:

This hasnt even been body worked. Just a quick hit with a die grinder and da sander:


(Btw not trying to derail your thread. I also stole your idea for the bed floor)
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